Barbados

🚗 Do tourists need a license to drive a car in Barbados?

Yes, tourists are allowed to drive in Barbados with their own driver's license from their home country for up to 3 months. However, if you want to rent a car in Barbados, you will need an international driver's license permit, which can be obtained in your home country before you travel.

  • Tourists can drive in Barbados with their own driver's license for up to 3 months
  • To rent a car in Barbados, you will need an international driver's license permit

🚓 Driver rules in Barbados

Here is a list of driver rules in Barbados:

  • Speed limitations: The speed limit in Barbados is 60 km/hour in built-up areas and 80 km/hour on highways.
  • Mobile phone use: It is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving in Barbados, unless it is a hands-free device.
  • Drunk driving: The legal blood alcohol limit in Barbados is 0.05%. Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offence punishable by heavy fines and imprisonment.
  • Insurance: All drivers are required to have valid third-party insurance coverage.
  • Age limitations: The legal age for driving in Barbados is 17 years old.